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DREO AC516S Smart Air Conditioner

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DREO AC516S Smart Air Conditioner Review: Powerful, Portable, and Quiet Cooling with Smart Features for Year-Round Comfort

If you’ve been sweating it out in what’s left of the lingering summer heat and are looking for a reliable way to keep cool through the fall and beyond, the DREO AC516S Smart Air Conditioner is worth checking out. With a cooling power of 14,000 BTUs, The DREO AC516S is designed to comfortably cool up to 400 square feet, making it a solid option for living rooms, bedrooms, or even your home office.

UPDATED: Homiffi Is an All-in-One Bedside Fan, Heater, Alarm Clock, and Wireless Charger Promising Better Sleep

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UPDATED: Homiffi Is an All-in-One Bedside Fan, Heater, Alarm Clock, and Wireless Charger Promising Better Sleep

If you’ve ever struggled with temperature control at night, whether it’s too hot or too cold, and you’ve wished for a solution that could keep your sleep environment just right—Homiffi might be exactly what you need. It’s a compact, bedside device that does much more than heat or cool the air. With the ability to quickly warm up or cool down in just 3 seconds, it’s designed to make your nights more comfortable, so you can fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed.

Morphy Richards ductless portable air conditioner in the kitchen

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Stay Cool Anywhere with the Morphy Richards Ductless Portable Air Conditioner

Morphy Richards, the UK-based brand well-known for its kitchen appliances, has moved into a new category with its latest innovation: the world’s first ductless portable air conditioner. If you’ve considered buying a traditional portable air conditioner for your space but didn’t have a way to vent hot air out of a window through the required duct, you’ll want to check out the Morphy Richards ductless portable air conditioner, which is about to debut on Kickstarter.

Whynter ARC-1059

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Whynter ARC-1050XPH: A Smart Portable Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, and Heater Combo for Year-Round Comfort

If you rent a space with unreliable (or nonexistent) central heat and air conditioning, you may have considered buying a portable air conditioner because, unlike window units, they are easier to take when your lease ends. Since many portable ACs don’t offer heating, you’d likely also have to invest in a separate space heater. Before going that route, you should check out the Whynter ARC-1050XPH; it’s an all-in-one solution designed to cool, dehumidify, and heat spaces up to 500 square feet. This unit packs a punch in a sleek, modern package that effortlessly blends into any room.

Heat Your Space and Make it Smell Great at the Same Time with the Tornado Terracotta Heater & Oil Diffuser

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Heat Your Space and Make it Smell Great at the Same Time with the Tornado Terracotta Heater & Oil Diffuser

Are you looking for a way to make indoor and outdoor gatherings cozier? Are you looking for a sustainable heater that doesn’t add to your electric or gas bills? Do you want something that looks great and is portable? If any of that resonates, it’s time you took a look at the Tornado Terracotta Heater & Oil Diffuser. It’s on Kickstarter with 21 days to go, and it’s already 100% funded, with shipping slated for February 2024 — while it’s still cold enough to get some use before the weather changes again.

Watch the EcoFlow Live Stream for Their Newest Smart Devices, the Blade, Glacier, and Wave 2

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Watch the EcoFlow Live Stream for Their Newest Smart Devices, the Blade, Glacier, and Wave 2

During CES, Judie was able to visit with EcoFlow to see some early versions of their new battery-powered smart devices. The EcoFlow Blade is a lawn sweeping mower, the EcoFlow Glacier is a portable refrigerator with an ice maker, and the EcoFlow Wave 2 is the next version of their popular portable AC and heater. These latest products are finally ready for sale, and they’ll be revealed in-depth during the EcoFlow live stream on April 26th.

EcoFlow Adds the Glacier, Blade and Wave 2 to Its Ecosystem

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EcoFlow Adds the Glacier, Blade and Wave 2 to Its Ecosystem

We’ve reviewed several of EcoFlow‘s products, and all have exceeded expectations. However, the company makes more than portable power solutions, and they’ve just announced three exciting new products today at CES! On top of the Whole Home Backup Power Solution announced today, EcoFlow is also adding the Glacier, Blade, and Wave 2 to their lineup.

Fan speed on the Cielo Breez Plus

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Cielo Breez Plus Review: A Brilliant Way to Make Just About Any Remote-Controlled AC Unit Smart

A few years ago, I bought a Kenmore window unit air conditioner that touted being smart, app-controlled, and able to connect to Alexa and Google Home. After Kev had securely installed the AC in my office window, I powered it on only to find that the app and smart features were incompatible with my WiFi mesh system. :facepalm: Long story short, for the past three years, I’ve had an otherwise excellent window unit that’s never lived up to its potential. However, that all changed when I received a Cielo Breez Plus review unit; with it, my AC is finally smart!

EcoFlow Wave Portable Air Conditioner + Add-On Battery Review: A Surprisingly Versatile Off-Grid Cooling Solution

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EcoFlow Wave Portable Air Conditioner + Add-On Battery Review: A Surprisingly Versatile Off-Grid Cooling Solution

We’ve reviewed several power products from EcoFlow, including batteries, solar panels, and a Smart Generator. The company has branched out and added a new device that takes advantage of this portable power to keep you cool. The EcoFlow Wave is a 4,000 BTU portable air conditioner sold with or without an add-on battery; with the battery, it is perfect for keeping a smaller space cool, even when the power is out.

SoftStartUp Provides RV Power Management and Surge Protection from A/C Power Spikes

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SoftStartUp Provides RV Power Management and Surge Protection from A/C Power Spikes

Power management is a problem that plagues RV users, especially regarding the air conditioner and possible power surges. The A/C spike at start-up is often too much for most small generators, and shore power often cannot handle it. SoftStartUp has been developed to prevent this problem while adding a level of protection against power surges. It is plug-and-play and easy to use.

Keep Cool with the Alexa-Enabled CoolSmart Oscillating Fan

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Keep Cool with the Alexa-Enabled CoolSmart Oscillating Fan

There are a lot of products out there that promise to be “smart”, and there are plenty of products that come complete with Alexa integration including outlets, lamps and even speakers. But the CoolSmart Fan is one of the first that I’ve seen that choose to be smart at keeping you cool.

Cool Down This Summer Anywhere with the Zero Breeze 2.0 Portable AC

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Cool Down This Summer Anywhere with the Zero Breeze 2.0 Portable AC

There’s nothing worse than looking at your utility bill in the summer, and realizing that the bill is high because you’ve been running your air conditioning more than you usually do courtesy of high temperatures. Luckily the team at Air Conditioner Lab has the perfect solution to stay cool no matter if you’re in your house, your backyard, or on the go. Introducing the Zero Breeze 2.0, a portable solution to cooling down your environment. Perfect for that backyard cookout, or even to take to that three day festival this summer, the Zero Breeze 2.0 is lighter than most portable…

Beat the Heat with the Portacool Cyclone 140

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Beat the Heat with the Portacool Cyclone 140

Most summer days here in south Texas get hot enough that working in the garage or being outside is almost unbearable. I recently had the opportunity to test out the $999 Portacool Cyclone 140 in my own garage/golf cart shop. Texas was kind enough to give me a 103-degree day to start my review. Let’s take a look.

RolliBot RolliCool COOL 100H Portable AC with Heater Review

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RolliBot RolliCool COOL 100H Portable AC with Heater Review

My office is a room that was built on the back of our house. The only issue that we ran into when adding it was that there was no affordable way to tie that room into our central heat and air. An effective and convenient solution for situations like mine is the RolliBot RolliCool Cool 100H Portable AC with Heater.

Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link: Intelligent Purification, Heat, & Cooling

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Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link: Intelligent Purification, Heat, & Cooling

I use the Dyson Pure Cool Link Tower every day; I keep it running on automatic in my oldest stepdaughter’s room, where it not only keeps her cool, it also keeps her room smelling fresh. I’m in the process of building a new office outside, and so news of the new Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link definitely caught my attention.